Nokomis High School - Old Nokomis Yearbook (Nokomis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1953 volume:

Old Nokomis Vol. XXXVI 1953 NOKOMIS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL NOKOMIS, ILLINOIS. Foreword Astrology (star-study) grew out of man’s natural wonder about heavenly bodies giving light in the darkness of night. We hope this book will shine through the years as a bright star shines through the cloudy heavens on a dark night. The movements of the heavenly bodies have brought to N. T. H. S. many happy events: Initiation Party — Junior Play — Christmas Party — Valentine Dance — Senior Play — Prom — Graduation . . . These movements through the N. T. H. S. firmament have also brought less prominent events, such as, the daily melodies from the music room, the aroma of the chemistry lab, shared laughs, sting of a floor burn, whispers in the library, sleepers in study hall, sounds and smells from the shop . . . All have become intermingled, strengthened, and fused to form the intimate planet of Nokomis Township High School. Twinkie is our guiding star— He’ll lead us on our way— Just watch his antics through the book We’re sure he’ll make you gay. TWO Dedication Dale Hill Frank Glavish Murray Coling Johnnie Masters We wish to dedicate this edition of “Old Nokomis” to our faithful bus drivers, who, through good weather and bad, succeeded in delivering their “cargo” to school and home again each day. We also wish to commend them for their cautious driving, their promptness, their cheery greetings, and their everlasting patience with a bus load of “kids”, for which they will surely rate “stars in their crowns.” FOUR Administration MR. A. F. VON BEHREN Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. J. H. Oltmann President Mr. T. H. Johnson Mr. Irvin Singler Mr. H. Scheller President i Mr. Edward Ovca Mr. W. P. Gilbert Secretary SEVEN Mathematics Department Our mathematics department consists of practical mathematics, algebra, and geometry. We consider this an important department as it teaches reasoning, accuracy, and thoroughness. Mr. Von Behren teaches algebra and geometry. Mr. Robbins teaches practical mathematics. Mr. Von Behren is adviser for the Student Council and News Staff. He has been principal at N. T. H. S. since 1946. Mr. A. F. Von Behren M.Ed., U. of 111. JANUARY 14 ☆ ☆ Physical Education Department Mr. Ray Abell B.S., Drake University FEBRUARY 16 ☆ We feel our physical education classes are important ones because they teach us sportsmanship and give us wholesome competition and stimulating exercise. The girls’ classes are taught by Mrs. Tosetti. The boys’ classes are taught by Mr. Abell and Mr. Bertolino. Mrs. Tosetti began the year as Miss Lamb, but we heard wedding bells in December and she came back with a new name. In addition to physical education she also teaches typing. Mr. Abell is the only newcomer to the N. T. H. S. faculty this year. He teaches boys’ p. e. and biology, is football coach, and assistant basketball coach. Mrs. Darline Tosetti B.S., I. S. N. U. JULY 6 ☆ EIGHT Social Science Department Miss Frances Pircher M.A., U. of Chicago JUNE 15 ☆ The classes offered in our social science department are American history, world history, world geography and American problems taught by Miss Pircher. Consumers’ education, civics and safety are taught by Mr. Bertolino. These subjects give us a view of the past and the guidance we need for a successful future. Miss Pircher has studied in London, England, and Paris, France. Her hobby is reading detective stories. At the present she is secretary of the B. P. W. and is the leader of a Brownie Troop that meets every Thursday after school. Mr. Bertolino, besides teaching social science classes, is basketball coach, baseball coach, assistant football coach and an official basketball and football referee. Mr. Bertolino is also a business man and many of us visit his store for records and popcorn. Mr. Edward Bertolino M.A., U. of Illinois MARCH 3 ☆ Miss Louise Hogue M.S., U. of Illinois JUNE 11 Science Department In our science department we are offered general science, biology, physics, and chemistry. Through the field of science we become friends of nature, and may become budding young scientists. Chemistry and biology are taught by Miss Hogue; general science and physics are taught by Mr. Robbins, and biology by Mr. Abell. Miss Hogue, in addition to teaching science, teaches junior English. She is also the leader of Girl Scout Troop 3. Mr. Robbins teaches science, “math,” and German. He attended N. T. H. S. as a student and we are pleased to have him back as a teacher. Mr. Ray Robbins B.S., U. of Illinois NOVEMBER 30 NINE ☆ ☆ Home Economics Department Miss Cleo Anderson B.S., S. 111. U. June 16 ☆ Home economics is a three-year course offered to the girls of N. T. H. S. In this department the girls are taught cooking, sewing, and other necessities of home-making including social activities. The home “ec” department has been brightened up this year with new draperies, which the girls made, and new tables and chairs. Miss Anderson wears on her left hand, third finger, something shiny and bright. We wonder how long her name will be Anderson. Miss Anderson is the sponsor of the F. H. A. ☆ Agriculture Department Agriculture is a four-year course offered to the boys at N. T. H. S. who are interested in farming. The boys have home projects, go on field trips, and also do many useful things around school. New equipment was added to this department this year consisting of tables and chairs and an electric drill. Mr. Weger, in addition to teaching agriculture at school, is also an instructor of a “G.I.” agriculture class one night a week and is the sponsor for the F. F. A. Mr. Russell Weger B.S., U. of Illinois FEBRUARY 2 ☆ TEN Commercial Department Mrs. Florence Boone B.S., U. of Illinois JULY 9 ☆ The classes offered by the commercial department are typing, office practice, bookkeeping, business training, and shorthand. These courses train students for future positions in the business world. Shorthand, typing, business training, office practice, and bookkeeping are taught by Mrs. Boone. Mrs. Tosetti also teaches typing. This year Mrs. Boone took the girls in the office practice class to Springfield and Decatur to visit large offices. She is well liked by the students and teachers. Music Department We have a large music department under the direction of Mr. Tepatti. This year we have a band, girls’ chorus, boys’ chorus, freshman girls’ chorus, and a mixed chorus. The chorus and band presented a winter concert which was enjoyed by all who attended. These extra subjects are well liked by all the students who join them. Mr. Tepatti. besides directing the band and chorus, gives music lessons to members of the band. Mr. Tepatti is also an official referee. Mr. Antone Tepatti A.B., McKendree Col. OCTOBER 25 ☆ ELEVEN Foreign Language Department Mrs. Esther Nantkes B.A., U. of Illinois AUGUST 19 ☆ N. T. H. S. offers three courses in foreign language, Latin I, II, and German. Latin I and II are taught by Mrs. Nantkes. From this language come many of our present day words. The Latin students enjoy an understanding of the ancient classics. German is taught by Mr. Robbins. This subject gives us a chance to learn the language of our friends across the sea. Mrs. Nantkes, in addition to teaching Latin, teaches freshman and senior English and is sponsor of the Freshman Dramatic Club. English Department Our English department teaches the essentials of our language. It enables us to master the fundamentals of grammar, to express ourselves in speech or in writing, and to appreciate good literature. Four years of English are required. Freshman English is taught by Miss Yackle and Mrs. Nantkes, sophomore English by Miss Yackle, junior English by Miss Hogue, and senior English by Mrs. Nantkes. Miss Yackle has been senior sponsor and yearbook adviser for many years and she has been with N. T. H. S. since its beginning. Besides teaching English she is the school librarian. Miss Stella Yackle M.S., U. of Illinois APRIL 16 TWELVE Mrs. Charlotte Wyld Cafeteria Matron SEPTEMBER 29 Cafeteria Our cafeteria serves about one hundred fifty students and faculty members each day. The menus are always varied and tasty. Mrs. Wyld is the cafeteria matron and Mrs. Hurst assistant cafeteria matron. Asst. Cafeteria Matron SEPTEMBER 1 ___WMJ' M. Mrs. Marie Hurst Custodians Mr. Grover Kessler Custodian FEBRUARY 12 Our custodians keep the school clean and everything repaired. Due to Mr. Kessler’s accident this fall, Mr. Wexsteen was day-time custodian for six weeks. Mr. Zimmerman is the night custodian. Mr. Henry Wexsteen Assistant Custodian JANUARY 6 Mr. Paul Zimmerman Assistant Custodian JANUARY 8 THIRTEEN Seniors Mr. Tepatti—Adviser Miss Yackle—Adviser Tom Bertolino—Treasurer Donna Menapace—Vice-President Bill Weir—President Irene Vernetti—Secretary CLASS MOTTO: “Forward ever, backward never.” CLASS FLOWER: American Beauty Rose. CLASS COLORS: Blue and White. HONOR STUDENTS, seven successive semesters: Mary Ann Bellaver, Tom Bertolino, Ray Oltmann, Irene Vernetti, Glenda Wattjes. CLASS STATISTICS Shortest (?) boy in school—Loyd Redeker. Even-Steven—23 boys, 23 girls; no boss. Married—Vivian and Jane Football 6, Basketball 4. Slick Chick—Mary Ann Bellaver. Brains—Eddie Hayes. Noisiest—Glenda Wattjes. Class Newcomer—Beverly Denton. 20 Live in Country. 7 Blondes; 15 Brunettes; 2 Redheads; 7 Black Heads; 15 Unclassified. B. L., C. C. and A. N. FIFTEEN Seniors Norma Anderson - “Norm” “She’s short, she’s nice and very sweet; you’ll find in basketball she’s hard to beat.” Class Secretary-Treasurer 1. Treasurer 3; G. A. A. 1. 2, 3. President 4; Dramatic Club 2; Pep Club 4; F. H. A. 1, 2. Project Chairman 3. Parliamentarian 4; Girls’ Sextette 3; Just Ducky” 3; Junior Librarian 4; J. C. L. 2. 3. 4: Barbershoppers 4; Valentine Queen Attendant 2; Tumbling Show 1. Doris Baber “Her way was never to offend, and everyone was her friend.” Mattoon High School 1; F. H. A. 2. 3. Fay Barr ------ “Fafa” “Come on kids, let’s yell.” G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 2. 4; Dramatic Club 2; “Old Nokomis” Circulation Editor 3. 4; Pep Club 1, 4; Tumbling Show 1; J. C. L. 2. 3. 4. Carl Leroy Barrows - “Leo” “Life is short. Why spend it on school?” Student Council 1. 2. 4: Camera Club President 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. Mary Ann Bellaver - “Mabs” “Courteous, sweet, extremely neat, a nicer girl you’ll never meet.” Old Nokomis Associate Editor 3. Editor 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. Vice-President 4; Dramatic Club 2; Pep Club 1: F. H. A. 1, 2; Girls’ Sextette 3; Barbershoppers 4; Just Ducky” 3; J. C. L. 2. 3; Tumbling Show 1. Thomas Rosche Bertolino - - “Satch” “He is a quiet man—but quite a man.” Class Treasurer 4; News Staff Reporter 3; Honorable Mention All Conference Football 4; Football 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4. Alfred Bock “A silent man’s words are not brought into court.” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. Judging Team 4. Lamar Bock - “Marty” “If all learning weren’t such a bore, perhaps I’d study a little more.” F. F. A. 1. 3. 4. Watchdog 2; Football 4; Track 1. SIXTEEN Seniors Gerald Boehler “Late to bed, late to rise, makes a student or otherwise.” F. F. A. 1. Edward Carroll “Monday comes too soon after Sunday night.” Fillmore Community High School 1, 2. 3; Basketball Helen Cassidy “Quiet and shy am I.” F. H. A. 1, 2. 3, 4. Eldon L. DeLuka - “Luke” “How sweet is Saturday night after a whole week of trying to be good.” Pep Club 4; Camera Club, Vice-President 4. Beverly Denton ----- “Bev” “She arrived in this school only this fall—but now she is liked by each and all.” Assumption High School 1. 2. 3; J. C. L. Secretary-Treasurer 4. Donald Engelhart - “Don” “I hate to waste paper and pencil to get my lessons.” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Judging Team 4. Berniece Epley “Why don’t my brothers buy their jackets to fit me?” Old Nokomis Kodak Editor 3, Calendar Editor 4; Pep Club 4: F. H. A. 1. 2. Vice-President 3. Public Relations Chairman 4: Junior Librarian 4; J. C. L. 2, 3, 4; Tumbling Show 1. John German ----- “Jack” “I can’t help it if all the girls run after me, can I?” F. F. A. 2. 4, Judging Teams 3; Football King Escort 3; Honorable Mention All Conference Football 4; Football 1, 2 ,3, 4; Baseball 4; Tumbling Show 1. SEVENTEEN Seniors Delores Goodwin - “Dody” “Full of fun and mischief too, doing things she shouldn’t do.” Old Nokomis Kodak Editor 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. 4: F. H. A. 1, 3. Recreation Chairman 2. 4: Pep Club 1; Tumbling Show 1. Carol llamlin “Quiet, neat and always kind; she’s one who is very refined.” G. A. A. 1; Dramatic Club 2: Pep Club 4: F. H. A. 1. 2. 3, President 4; Girls’ Sextette 3; J. C. L. 2, 3, 4: Tumbling Show 1. Edward Hayes “Not that I love study less, but that I love fun more.” Class Secretary 2: Old Nokomis Art Editor 4: Student Council 3; Just Ducky 3; J. C. L. 2; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Camera Club 4: News Staff Reporter 3, Sports Editor 4. « Jane Herbert (Mrs. Bob Jordan) “A handsome man, a gallon of gas, four good tires, what more could I ask? Nothing, but more gas.” Donald Hoehn - “Daniel” “Oh, why should life all labor be? Farming is the life for me.” F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. Judging Team 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Alan Best Janssen “Let it rain, let it shine; I’ll still drive that ‘Ford’ of mine.” F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. President 4. Charles Jostes ----- “Chuck” “What care I for speed laws.” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Judging Team 4. Dennis Kettelkamp “Around his heart he gets a pain, methinks he is in love again.” Dramatic Club 2; Just Ducky” 3; F. F. A. 1; Basketball 2. 3, Manager 4; Baseball 3, 4; Old Nokomis Business Manager 4. EIGHTEEN Seniors Lois Lankford ------ “Mo” “Happy am I, from care I’m free. Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Class Secretary 3; Old Nokomis Kodak Editor 3. Tvoist 4: Student Council 1. 2. Secretary-Treasurer 4; G. A. A. 1. 4; Pep Club 1: F. H. A. 1. 2. 4. Secretary 3; Junior Librarian 4: Football Queen 3; Tumbling Show 1; News Staff Reporter 4. Vivian McCaslin (Mrs. Dale Hill) - “Viv” “What does it hurt if I like to flirt?” Old Nokomis Circulation Editor 3, Business Manager 4: F. H. A. 1. 2. 3; Junior Librarian 2, 3, 4; J. C. L. 2. 3, 4; Tumbling Show 1. Cynthia McClain “Those who know her can best appreciate her.” F. H. A. l. 2, 3. Marilyn McElroy “One of the more quiet seniors until you get to know her.” Class Treasurer 2; Student Council President 4: G. A. A. 1. 4; Pep Club 4; J. C. L. 2. 3. 4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 1; Valentine Queen 3; Valentine Queen Attendant 1; Football Queen Attendant 3; Tumbling Show. 1. Mary Jane Mack “She looks like an angel; and acts like one, too; but you never can tell what an angel can do.” G. A. A. 1. 2; Pep Club 4; F. H. A. President 3, Chairman of Projects 1. 2. 4; J. C. L. 3. President 4. Charles W. Madge - “Madge” “You can tell by his looks, he loves not books.” Pep Club 4; F. F. A. 1, 3, 4, Judging Teams 2; Camera Club 4. Donna Jean Menapace - - “Donnie” “Lend me your ear and you shall know, why I always jabber so.” Class Vice-President 4: Old Nokomis Kodak Editor 4; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 1. Secretary 4: F. H. A. 1. 2. Projects Chairman 3. 4; Just Ducky 3; J. C. L. 2. 3; Cheerleader 2. 3. Mabel Lavonn Miller “From morning until the day is done —she has a smile for everyone.” 'Old Nokomis Kodak Editor 4: Dramatic Club 3; Just Ducky 3; Junior Librarian 3; J. C. L. 2, 3. 4; Tumbling Show 1: Camera Club 4. NINETEEN Seniors Barbara Niehaus - “Bobbie” “Every curl always in place.” Class Vice-President 1; G. A. A. 1. 4: Pep Club 4: J. C. L. 2. 3. 4; Football Homecoming Queen Attendant 1; Tumbling Show 1; Valentine Queen Attendant 1. Patsy Niehaus ----- “Pat” “Restless as a windshield wiper.” G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. Secretary-Treasurer 4: Tcp Club 1. 4; Cheerleader 3. 4; Tumbling Show 1. Joanne Oltmann ----- “Jo” “Laughing eyes and merry lips, music springs from her fingertips.” Old Nokomis Art Editor 3, 4; News Staff Editor 4; Student Council 3; G. A. A. 2, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Dramatic Club 2; Pep Club 1. 4; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Sextette 1. 2, 3; Barbershoppers 4; J. C. L. 3. Vice-President 2; Cheerleader 2. 3. 4; Valentine Queen Attendant 3. Ray F. Oltmann “I find one fault in being tall—if I trip, it’s a long way to fall.” F. F. A. 1, 2, Secretary 3, Judging Team 3, 4. Allan Pavolko - “Potsey” “He talks little, so how do you know what he thinks?” Football 1. 2, 3, All Conference Bell Trophy 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. Loyd Redeker ----- “Goose” “I hope I die with my boots on.” Old Nokomis Business Manager 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 4; “Just Ducky 3; Tumbling Show 1; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4. Jerry Rhodes - “Rhodsie” “Not a football man—not a basketball man; last but not least a ladies’ man.” Hattiesburg, Miss., J. H. S. 1; Class President 1, 2, 3; Old Nokomis Art Editor 3, 4; Just Ducky 3; Valentine Queen Escort 3; Camera Club 4: Basketball 1. 2, 3. Robert A. Schnell - “Bob” “I am not so bashful as I look.” Old Nokomis Sports Editor 3, 4; J. C. L. 2. 3, 4; Camera Club. Secretary-Treasurer 4; Basketball 1. 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. TWENTY Seniors Lee VandenBergh “A silent but useful lad is he, who comes to us from old Roundtree.” F. F. A. 1, 4, Reporter 2, Judging Team 3. Dale Vanhouten - “Hudy” “Begone fanciful study, I have no time for thee.” Ann Vansack ----- “Inka” “I like to talk fast because I can say more.” F. H. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Tumbling Show 1. Irene Jean Vernetti “A pleasing girl, with pleasing ways —creates contentment where’ere she strays.” Class Secretary 4; ' Old Nokomis” Circulation Manager 3. Typist 4: News Staff Associate Editor 3, Class Reporter 4; G. A. A. 1.2. 3. 4; Pep Club President 4; F. H. A. 1. Secretary 2. Historian 3. 4; Just Ducky” 3; Junior Librarian 2; J. C. L. 2. 3. 4; Valentine Queen Attendant 2; Tumbling Show 1. Glenda Lee Wattjes “She is gentle, she is shy, but with her classmates ranks quite high.” Pep Club 3. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tumbling Show 1. Bill Weir “Him, we’ll hail as president. You’ll not find a finer gent.” Class President 4; “Just Ducky 3; Football King Escort 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 3: Baseball 1, 3. 4; Valentine Queen Escort 3. TWENTY-ONE Senior Horoscope Norma Anderson—January 25—Short and fair with curly hair—comes to school each morning in a blue Hudson with a special chauffeur. “Normie” will be a P. E. teacher for awhile, then have a long life as a farmer’s wife. Doris Baber—February 25—A fair maiden from Mattoon High, quiet and pleasant as a candy-kid in the Candy Kitchen— pals with Cynthia—reads some books but more letters. Some day she’ll ride the briny deep with her Marine. Fay Barr—August 8—A ball of fire with pep enough for twenty and a head that’s been bumped a-plenty. Occasionally (?) chews gum, writes letters to Southern, but has an undecided love life. The stars predict that Fay will be an active playground director with a future Yankee side-kick for life. Leroy Barrows—January 7—Chose ‘Dody’ when a mere infant and hasn’t changed his mind, except sometimes—tall, dark, and handsome, loves school or rather loves his car. Will be a hot-rod driver who, we hope, never lands in the hospital. Mary Ann Bellaver—April 7—Diamond is her birthstone and a diamond she soon will wear (we predict). Her voice is a joy to all of us as well as to Gene. The stars tell us she is socially inclined and her love will be a passionate one. We hear her say—(plenty) and find her in the Candy Kitchen after school. Tom Bertolino—June 20—Tall and handsome, smart and quiet—a man of few words. Plays his cornet sweet and low. Often says, “Oh, I don’t want to — I can’t do it.” The stars predict a brilliant future for him as a scientist who will succeed Einstein in his theory of relativity. His ardor is to prove everything in high school chemistry will “pay off.” Alfred Bock—August 9—This quiet man— still waters run deep—comes buzzing to school in a Chrysler. Keeps his love life a deep dark secret but seems to make plenty of hearts flutter. Will be a successful farmer some day. Lamar Bock—March 6—Has trouble with Fords and sometimes ends up with a broken nose. He drives a ’41 “Chevy” to school which always gets him there on time. Favorite food is northern beans. Favorite pastime is going to Pana. Gerald Boehler—February 7—Our future chemist who has many friends and rides to school every morning in an Oldsmobile. Carefree and happy, also lives up to his favorite saying, “Don’t let it worry you.” Edward Carroll—August 2—A boy from Fillmore. One of the best players on the Flying Farmers basketball team. One of those Cardinal lovers! Has the curliest (?) hair in school — a speedy newspaper boy. His future is to be a wealthy playboy. Helen Cassidy — September 16 — Very friendly but, oh, so quiet and shy— never know when she’s around. She likes to skate and for some very good reasons. The stars predict she should marry young, and her life will be a happy and contented one. TWENTY-TWO Senior Horoscope Eldon DeLuka—August 27—His favorite saying is “Yo.” Has a perfect attendance record and seldom tardy except when sleeping. Favorite hangout is Palace Theater. Enjoys going to Hillsboro once a week. Ambition—big time show producer. Beverly Denton — February 24 — A musician from Assumption who drives around a big green DeSoto. An avid football fan. Her ambition is to be a band director, but the stars say we shall find her home singing lullabies to her children. Donald Engelhart — September 29 — The stars say you will marry Pat very young and have an enjoyable marriage with many kids. Always drives his favorite car, a “Dodge.” Ambition is to run-Lipe’s Shell Station. Berniece Epley—January 13—A little girl from south of town who thinks guys from Fillmore are quite the thing A garnet is her birthstone, a snowdrop is her flower, and the Brooklyn Dodgers are her baseball team. Her ambition is to be a secretary, but we predict this career to be very short. John German—September 2—The stars say you will have a long, prosperous life, and you like people for what they are and not for what they have. John is often seen chasing after a freshman girl. “Dody” Goodwin—August 24—The Queen of Hearts, especially Leroy’s. Her ambition is to be a beauty operator, but we predict this career will soon be replaced by marriage. Her favorite saying is “Where’s Leroy?” Her favorite food is fruit cocktail. Carol Hamlin—November 4—You have many friends who take your advice because of your excellent judgment. Her pet peeve is hillbilly music and her favorite hangout is the Candy Kitchen. Her ambition is to sing with Eddie Arnold. “Eddie” Hayes—April 17—The stars say Eddie is fond of children and will be a devoted parent. You have latent talents which you should develop. Each spring and fall morning he is always outside of the school playing catch. He is often seen wearing a small, flat hat. Donald Hoehn—March 3—The stars say you have a pleasing personality although at times you are quite stubborn. He comes to school driving a little “38” Ford. His favorite pastime is playing the pinball machines. His future is to be a pitcher for the Cards. Alan Janssen—June 17—The stars say you are popular among your friends, especially the opposite sex. Favorite saying is “Too bad about that.” From all indications he will make the Navy a career with a girl in every port. Favorite food is chili. Charles Jostes—September 5—The stars say you are restless and always like to be on the go and enjoy traveling. Favorite saying is “Uh! Uh!” In the future he will build hot-rods out of Mer-curys. His favorite pastime is working on his Mercury. Dennis Kettelkamp—July 21—The stars say you are fond of all outdoor sports and take part in many of them. You have many close friends, especially Mary Jane. Favorite pastime is driving that little “Bel Aire.” Favorite hangout is Mary Jane’s house. Lois Lankford — May 24 — Her favorite saying is, “Don’t feel hung up.” Her ambition is to marry a sailor in ’56. The stars predict her good character will bring her happiness. She spends her evenings “writing letters” and going with the gang. Her hangout is the Candy Kitchen after school. Cynthia McClain—February 18—A practical and economical miss who is never seen without Doris. The stars say she will be busy working with her husband, Carl Clayton, who manages the Nokomis Locker Plant. Marilyn McElroy — July 13 — Marilyn’s initials could well mean Merry Maid whose dimple is so winsome—She is governed by the moon, a lady of the quiet evening, with the right company —we mean JOE, of course, in night baseball games. Mary Jane Mack — April 24 — Usually found in a “Chevy” Bel Aire. Where? Somewhere between South Fork and Nokomis. When? Any time. Her favorite pastime is going to basketball games and watching the manager. The stars predict a short college life for Mary Jane and then a wedding “right after corn pickin’.” Charles Madge—February 24—Our future musician who comes to school in a ’46 Ford. His hobby is shooting people— that is, with a camera. He is often found chewing gum and paying library fines. TWENTY-THREE Senior Horoscope Donna Menapace—January 11—The girl who has a lot of pep and is always on the go, especially with “Eddie.” Her future will be a John Deere tractor demonstrator in Chicago as a result of being a bookkeeper for John Deere Im-plent Co. during her senior year. Mabel Miller — February 17 — Seems to have a crush on all the service boys. The stars say she has many talents, a pleasing personality and a smile for everyone. Her ambition is to be a bookkeeper for a large hardware store. Barbara Niebaus—May 11—Tall, cute, and quite sophisticated. A girl who never has a hair out of place. Because of her poise and charming manner she will some day be Dean of Women in a very exclusive and expensive girls’ school. Pat Niehaus—December 25—A lover of horses and dogs. Her favorite saying is “Don’t know, do you?” She is seen coming to school in a ’42 grey “Chevy” with a load of hitchhikers. She is also one of the N. T. H. S. acrobatic cheerleaders. She is friendly and has many friends, some of whom are from Pana. Joanne Oltmann—April 11—She is bound to be a sailor’s wife but is undecided which one. She often goes to Spring-field?? A gracious accompanist, plays the oboe, sings, draws, helps to lead the cheering section, etc. What a versatile lady! Ray Oltmann—August 21—Comes to school driving a ’51 blue Ford. Has a deep and constant love and enjoys hearing spiritual music. Favorite food is chili with lots of catsup and his hangout is the Rosebud. His favorite pastime in high school was “hauling the cheerleaders around.” He is destined to be a farmer. Allan Pavolko—March 22—A very good athlete and declared woman-hater (he says so, but we don’t believe it). His pet peeve is “Those RICH farmers!” It is a well known fact that he is very generous but doesn’t like to broadcast. He will have a long life and will one day be manager of the Kroger store. Loyd Redeker—January 31—A tall, unpredictable guy who could easily be recognized by the clicking of his cowboy boots. His favorite pastime is listening to his own rendition of “It’s In the Book!” His pet peeve is the question, “How’s the air up there?” The stars predict he will become a wealthy farmer with many tall, beautiful daughters. Jerry Rhodes — November 10 — A true ladies’ man who has quite a lot of trouble getting to school on time. Pet peeve is the farmers. He will be a cartoonist for some famous paper because he can do the work in the afternoon and won’t have to get up in the morning. Robert Schnell—September 9—Bob is always outside at noon playing catch with the rest of the ball players. The stars say he is impetuous and if something does not come easily to him, he does not like to do it. His ambition is working in Rexall Drug Stores. Lee VandenBergh—March 6—A quiet and sensible lad from west of town. A woman lover—drives a black “Chevy” car and a blue “Chevy” truck. Ambition is to be a great chemist. Favorite pastime is trying to blow up the school. Dale Vanhouten — July 10 — You never know in what kind of car you will find him because every time you see him he has a different one. He is now driving a pea green convertible. His friends know him as “Hudy.” His ambition is to be a race car driver. Ann Vansack—January 2—A dark, mysterious beauty from Coalton who has quite a love life. She enjoys dancing and skating. Her ambition is to be secretary to the president of Lonely Hearts. Irene Jean Vernetti — January 30—The stars say when you love, it will be a deep, sincere love. Because of this your married life will be successful and happy. Her ambition is to be the private secretary to the President of the United States. Favorite pastime is going out with “Abe”. Glenda Lee Wattjes — November 14 — A girl who never has much to say. The stars predict that her love for literature will turn to love for a happy home. The stars say she will be the secretary to the Dean of Women in a girls’ college. Bill Weir—-February 4—The president of our class, the future president of our country, who will take “Ike’s” place in eight or maybe twenty years. He’ll have “Ike’s” glamor smile but not the flow of words. Instead of golfing, we’ll find him playing basketball. His favorite pastime is chasing women??? M.M., R.O., A.J., C.H. TWENTY-KOUR Juniors CLASS MOTTO: “With the ropes of the past we will ring the bells of the future.” CLASS FLOWER: Pink Carnation. CLASS COLORS: Rose and Gray. HONOR STUDENTS, five successive semesters: Dixie Ballard, Betty Logsdon, Ann Norris, Sandy Singler. Betty Logsdon—Treasurer Miss Anderson—Adviser P. D. Rine—Vice-President Donnie Cassidy—President Mr. Robbins—Adviser Mary Ann Epley—Secretary CLASS STATISTICS Musician—Mimi Conterio Newest Member—Leland Storm Bookworm—Bill Morgan Shoulders—Kenny Aumann Football—13, Basketball—6 Engaged—Delores Brooks and Loeva Rhoades Band—6 Flashy Shirts—Bob Jostes Bashful Blond—Larry Pavolko “Down in Dixie with the moon rising in the West, a Bland Weaver was throwing a Rine into the nearby Brooks. An Ernst Pope who owed two Bills sang a couple of Carole(s) (Carroll) with joy. The Storm rose and the Gale blew the lightning Rodd Wright off the House on to the Rhoade(s). B. L. and A. N. TWENTY-FIVE Juniors Norma Arkebauer Kenneth Aumann Dixie Ballard Jean Ann Baumgartner Annabelle Bland Dolores Bock Donald Bolte Bill Brockman Delores Brooks Donnie Cassidy Carole Cearlock Diane Chadwick Mimi Conterio Joseph E. Dietl Martha Durbin Donald Engelman Mary Ann Epley Larry E. Ernst Carroll Hagemeier Darrel C. Heldebrandt Dale It. Herzog Hilda House Jean Ann Jaros Gale Johnson Leona L. Johnson Robert V. Jostes Kenneth Kettelkai Neil It. Kroenlein Shirley Lakin Betty Logsdon TWENTY-SIX Jim Loomis Irene A. Lorion George E. Moeller Ted Moon Jeanette Morell Sharon Morgan William E. Morgan Ann Norris Joy Palmer Larry Pavolko Jan Phillips Donna Pocock Cressie Polley Linda Pope Loeva Khoades Paul D. Kim Doris Rodd Dick Rompasky Murel I). Sanders Sandy Singler Robert II. Smalley Raymond Stimac Leland Storm Helen Tarter Wanda Turner Darryl Vericker Judy Weaver Marvin R. West Jean Wright No Picture Lula Belle Waters Arlis Milavec Juniors TWENTY-SEVEN TWENTY-EIGHT Sophomores CLASS MOTTO: “Together we stick; divided we’re stuck.” CLASS FLOWER; Chrysanthemum. CLASS COLORS: Purple and Gold. HONOR STUDENTS, three successive semesters: Marilyn Arkebauer, Barbara Bertolino, Doris Dahler, Joyce Snyder, Mary Lou Shoemaker, Charlotte Von Behren. Mrs. Tosetti—Adviser Larry Cearlock—Vice-President Miss Pircher—Adviser Joyce Snyder—President Dewey Dunaway—Secretary-Treasurer CLASS STATISTICS Pleasing Personality—Dorothy Fricke Sharpshooter—Larry Cearlock Refined Ways—Joan Vanden Bergh Football—4, Basketball—4 Friendliest Boy—Tony Mazurier Flashy Socks—Larry Janssen Chorus—8 Boys 20, Girls 22; Girls are the bosses Farthest (?) from School—Mary Lou De Werff 3 Larrys—Cearlock, Lehnen, Janssen; 2 Joyces—Snyder, Wright; 2 Dorothys—Fricke, Bruns; 2 Patricias—Saatkamp, De Werff; 2 Mary Lous—Shoemaker, DeWerff. B. L. and A. N. TWENTY-NINE Sophomores Marilyn Arkebauer Barby Bertolino Betty Bertolino Dorothy L Bruns Larry Cearlock Doris M. Dahler Marion C. Dahler Mary Louise DeYVerff Patricia DeYVerff Dewey Dunaway Shirley Jean Dunifer Dorothy A. Fricke YVayne German Lee Goodwin Lula Belle Grimes Bill Hicks Clarence Hoehn Melba Hopwood Gerald Janssen Larry Janssen Kathryn Kaiser Dolores Karmazinas Larry P. Lehnen THIRTY Sophomores Emory John McClain Paul Marley Tony Masurier Marie Mcnapace Ann Middleton Wesley Miles Roger Mills, Jr. Patrick E. Norris Shirley Patton Patricia Saatkamp Donald L. Sale Mary Lou Shoemaker Margaret Singler Joyce M. Snyder Albert Stolsek Lamar A. Tuctkcn Joan VandcnBergh Charlotte Von Behren Delora Ward Bob Whitlock Ivan R. Williams Joyce Wright Glenda Zeifang THIRTY-ONE Freshmen CLASS MOTTO: “Push, pull, or got out of the way.” CLASS FLOWER: Red Rose. CLASS COLORS: Red and White. HONOR STUDENTS, one semester: Huberta Baber, Ronald Gerhard, Barbara Gibson, Lucille Hoffman, Doris Holloway, Mary Larson, Joyce Lay, Betty New-come, Marvin Oltmann, Wayne Reincke, Emily Siegrist, Richard Um-berger. Barbara Gibson—President Mrs. Nantkes—Adviser Janice Mindrup—Vice-President Mr. Weger—Adviser Ronnie Gerhard—Secretary Jean Ann Collebrusco—Treasurer CLASS STATISTICS Smile—Janice Mindrup Tallest (?) Boy in School—Roy Heldebrandt Romeo—Earl Heck Football—3, Basketball—12 “Mamie’s Bangs”—Jane Ann Fesser Clothes—Joyce Lay Pleasing Disposition—Rose Marie Costa “Muscles”—Richie Sanders Largest Class in School The One and Only Dramatic Club in Our High School Quintuplets—Doris Holloway, LaVonne Eckoff, Emily Siegrist, Barbara Gibson, Mary Larson B. L. and A. N. THIRTY-THREE Freshmen i Huberta Baber Ralph Barker Nancy C. Becker Richard Becker Glenna Bland Gerald Bradley Carol Burgess Rose Marie Cassid) Linda Chadwick Loretta Charles Jeanie Collebrusco Lucille Costa Rosemarie Costa Ronald Croon Danny Derry Raymond Durbin Lavonne Eckoff Gayl Edgecombe Ruth Mae Epley Janie Fesser Ronny Gerhard Helen German Barbara Gibson Priscilla Gonet Barbara Goodwin THIRTY.FOUR Freshmen Gerald Graden John E. Grimes, Jr. Earl Heck Roy Heldebrandt Charles Herpstreith Josephine Herzog Alice Hicks Barbara Jean Hill Lucille Hoffman Doris Holloway Clement Huber Sharon Janssen Donald Jostes Chester Kaiser Lavina M. Kenney Gary Kettelkamp Eugene Knodle Mary Larson Joyce Lay Frances Lundniark Dean McElroy John Meiners Marjorie Miller Janice Mindrup Betty Newcome THIRTY-FIVE Freshmen Ralph Oary Marvin Oltmann Tommy Oseland Beverly I'atton Donna Jean Pearson Audrey Pope Wayne Reincke Duane Rhodes Patricia A. Rhodes Charles W. Ruppert Richie Sanders Roger Schaefer Barbara Schutte Delano Short Emily Jane Siegrist Loeta Slaughter June Spears Dorothy Stauder Evonne Stimac Karen Gail Timm Donald J.Tossi Richard Umberger Marie VandenBergh John Keith Williams Pauline Zueck No Picture Franklin Ward Rowena Waters THIRTY-SIX Junior Classical League Back row: B. Niehaus, M. Mc-Elroy, M. Durbin, C. Hamlin, T. Moon, B. Schnell, R. Mills, T. Mazurier. 2nd row: J. Herbert, I. Ver-netti, B. Bertolino, G. Zei-fang, -J. Lay, D. Dahler, Mrs. Nantkes—sponsor. 3rd row: B. Epley, D. Mena-pace, J. VandenBergh, H. House. D. Bock, V. McCaslin, J. Snyder. 4th row: J. Oltmann, F. Barr, J. Fesser, B. Logsdon, A. Norris, J. Morell, J. Wright. 5th row: N. Anderson, M. A. Bellaver, M. Miller, M. Hop-wood, P. Saatkamp. Front rowr: M. Mack, Pres.; M. Menapace; S. Singler; B. Denton, Sec’y-Treas.; M. Ark-ebauer, Vice-President. The Junior Classical League of the Nokomis Township High School is almost five years old. We are proud of our membership—one of the largest in Illinois. As our first activity of the year the Latin II class, in a group, attended the movie, “Quo Vadis,” at Hillsboro. We were entertained at a Christmas party at Mrs. Nantkes’ home, on December 17th. We culminated our Latin Week activities with a Roman banquet on the Ides of March. THIRTY-NINE Future Homemakers of America Back row: G Zeifang. J. VandenBergh. D. Dahler. B. Denton. H. Baber. L. Costa. Joyce Wright. Barbara Ber-tolino. H. House. M. Durbin. J. Herbert. R. Epley. M. VandenBergh. C. Polley. J. Weaver. D. Stauder. Second row: A. Vansack. J. Herzog. B. Newcome. E. Stimac. G. Wattjes, H. Cassidy. M. DeWerff. D. Pocock, D. Rodd, Jean Wright. J. Morell. N. Arkebauer. H. Tarter, L. Johnson, L. Pope, D. Ballard. S. Morgan, S. Lakin. D. Fricke, J. Mindrup. Third row: A. Pope. D. Bock. C. Burgess. L. Eckoff. E. Siegrist. B. Gibson. D. Holloway. K. Timm. S. Janssen. H. German. J. Spears. B. Hill, L. Grimes, R. Cassidy. P. Rhodes. A. Hicks. P. Zueck, F. Lundmark, L. Kenney. Miss Anderson—adviser. Fourth row: I. Lorion. S. Patton. M. Shoemaker. M. Hopwood. P. Saatkamp. M. Menapace. F. Barr. J. Oltmann. L. Lankford. D. Menapace. M. Arkebauer. J. Palmer. J. Jaros. D. Chadwick. N. Becker. L. Slaughter, B. Goodwin. Front row: M. Singler. I. Vernetti, B. Epley. M. Conterio, N. Anderson. D. Goodwin, M. Mack. C. Cearlock. M. Epley, C. Hamlin, S. Singler. Mrs. Hamlin Chapter Mother CAREERS PROJECT This year Nokomis Township High School was one of the fifty schools in Illinois selected to participate in the Home Economics Career Research Project. The purpose of this project was to interest high school girls in home economics careers. Members of the third year homemaking class investigated career opportunities in all fields of home economics. The project was continued through the school year and an award was given by the sponsors, the Illinois Home Economics Association and the Illinois Chain Store Council, to the school doing the most outstanding work. F. H. A. CHAPTER MOTHER Mrs. Claude Hamlin has been the chapter mother for two years. As chapter mother Mrs. Hamlin has entertained the future homemakers at her home, helped furnish transportation to the various meetings, and acted as chaperon for many of the F. H. A. trips. The girls greatly appreciate Mrs. Hamlin's time and interest spent in their behalf. FORTY Freshman F. H. A. Initiation Front row: B. Patton. B. Goodwin. L. Slaughter. S. Janssen. H. Baber. P. Rhodes. A. Hicks. N. Becker. L. Kenney. Second row: A. Pope, L. Costa. J. Herzog. D. Holloway. L Eckoff, E. Siegrist, B. Gibson, C. Burgess, H. German. D. Stauder. Third row: R. Epley. M. VandenBergh. P. Zueck. B. Newcome. J. Spears. F. Lundmark. R. Cassidy. B. Hill. S. Patton, J. Mindrup, K. Timm. F. H. A. ACTIVITIES All freshman members were initiated at the September F. H. A. party. In October the club sponsored a dance after one of the football games. The F. H. A. officers attended the Section Six Officers’ Conference in Springfield, and at this meeting Sandy Singler was elected Secretary of Section Six F. H. A. The F. H. A. girls served a lunch at the G. A. A. Play Day in October. F. H. A. week was observed in November. The girls attended church in a group at the Catholic Church and the Methodist Church. A rose corsage was given to each of the teachers during this week. In December a Christmas Date Dance was the party of the month. All F. F. A. boys were invited to this party. For February and Valentine Day, the F. H. A. sponsored a HEART-SISTER Week. Each girl drew a name for her heart-sister and did something special for this girl during that week. On the last day of the week, the girls gave their heart-sister a valentine, letting her know who her heart-sister had been. The Homemaking III class worked on a Careers Project, took a trip to St. Louis, had special speakers, were on a radio program, and presented other special programs. April brings the spring rally which is to be in Taylorville this year. The entire organization attends this rally. For Parents’ night the girls present a style show and entertainment. A visit to a nearby college campus is the highlight of the year. FORTY-ONE Future Farmers of America Front row: R. Barker. W. Miles. D. McElroy, C. Herpstreith. C. Hoehn. E. Knodle. D. Dunaway, R. Croon, C. Madge, Mr. Weger—adviser. Second row: G. Kettelkamp, C. Huber. G. Bradley. N. Kroenlein, L. VandenBergh. R. Jostes. M. Sanders, G. Boehler, D. Engelman, P. Norris, J. Meiners, L. Bock. B. Smalley. D. Jostes. D. Hoehn. R. Oltmann. J. Dietl. A. Bock. P. Mar ley. A. Janssen, D. Tossi. C. Jostes. L. Redeker. R. Umberger, D. Heldebrandt. D. Engelhart. D. Herzog. J. German. G. Janssen, C. Hagemeier, M. Oltmann, J. Loomis. L. Tuetken, K. Kettelkamp, R. Heldebrandt. The Nokomis chapter of the F. F. A. was chartered March 23, 1945. One of the activities of the chapter this year was the Pest Killing Contest which was completed February 13. Dewey Dunaway won first price, $12. Lamar Tuetken won second prize, $8, and Gene Jostes won third prize, $5. Every year the F. F. A. has a Father and Son Banquet, held sometime in March. The boys also have a 24-acre plot of ground that will be in corn and beans: 10 acres of corn and 14 acres of beans. They follow a four-year crop rotation of corn, soybeans, wheat, and clover that is plowed under. This year the senior boys are building hog houses. The F. F. A. buys the lumber and the boys build the houses which are sold at cost. Last fall the officers attended the Leadership Training School at Pana. Members have attended Market Day in East St. Louis, the Soil Conservation Program in Hillsboro, and the International Live Stock Show in Chicago. The officers this year are Alan Janssen, President; Car-roll Hagemeier, Secretary; Jim Loomis, Treasurer; Gerald Janssen, Reporter; and Larry Janssen, Watch Dog. FORTY-TWO tj IkJ N. T. H. S. Band Mr. Anton Tepatti Director PERSONNEL Trumpets Tom Bertolino George Moeller Jan Phillips Albert Stolsek Ted Moon Horns Linda Chadwick Jean Ann Collebrusco Rose Marie Costa Baritone Bob Schnell Trombones Patricia Saatkamp Marion Dahler Delano Short Basses Charles Madge Ronald Croon Drums Bill Weir Joy Palmer Diane Chadwick Earl Heck Alto Saxophones Shirley Dunifer Gayl Edgecombe Tenor Saxophone Ronald Gerhard Flutes Mimi Conterio Mary Lou Shoemaker Oboe Joanne Oltmann Clarinets Donna Menapace Beverly Denton Gerald Boehler Marie Menapace Ann Middleton Joyce Wright Bass Clarinet Charlotte Von Behren Alto Clarinet Barbara Bertolino Front row: M. Dahler. A. Stolsek. J. Collebrusco. A. Middleton, M. Conterio, M. Shoemaker, Barbara Bertolino. Joyce Wright. P Saatkamp. G. Edgecombe. D. Short. Middle row: J. Palmer. L. Chadwick. R. Costa, J. Oltmann. A. Norris, D. Chadwick, B. Denton. D. Menapace, M. Menapace, C. Von Behren. Back row: E. Heck, J. Phillips. B. Weir, T. Moon. T. Bertolino. B. Schnell. R. Croon. G. Boehler. C. Madge. G. Moeller. FORTY-FOUR Girls' Chorus The Girls’ Chorus consisting of 39 freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior girls met twice a week on Monday and Wednesday. This group appeared on the concerts with the band. In addition, the chorus provided different organizations in the community with ensembles and soloists. The ensembles consisted of trios, quartettes, and sextettes. An exchange program has been planned with the Farmersville High School. The Boys’ Chorus met twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday. Most of the boys in this chorus were freshmen. They assisted the dramatic club in the Christmas program by providing the music. Even though our band membership has decreased from 42 to 35, we are still going strong. This year an out-of-town assignment, which we enjoyed, was playing for Auburn’s Homecoming Parade. Here in town we played at the Lions Polio Benefit Basketball Game, the Halloween Parade, and the former Boy and Girl Scouts of our band played for the Girl Scout Parade. On numerous occasions different ensembles of our band have been asked to perform for many organizations. Last summer we saw “Naughty Marietta” at the Municipal Opera in St. Louis, and in April of this year we attended the stage show, “South Pacific.” We thoroughly enjoyed the plays and the bus rides we had to see them. With the completion of a three-concert series and a planned Mass Band Concert, we will have successfully completed our school year of 52-53. Boys’ Chorus Band FORTY-FIVE Girls’ Chorus Front row: F. Lundmark, H. Baber. L. Kenney. Betty Bertolino. D. Baber. B. Newcome. J. Lay. Second row: P. Saatkamp. A. Middleton, S. Patton. D. Goodwin. C. Cearlock. B. Denton, J. Herzog. N. Anderson, F. Barr. R. Cassidy. L. Eckoff. E. Siegrist. L. Chadwick. Third row: D. Karmazinas. D. Dahler. G. Zeifang. M. Conterio. D. Menaoace. W. Turner. Marjorie Miller. B. Gibson. C. Hamlin. B. Hill. L. Lankford. M. Menapace. M. DeWerff. J. Spears. M. Bellaver, J. Oltmann. L. Hoffman, D. Holloway, M. Shoemaker, Mr. Tepatti Director. Music, when soft voices die, Vibrates in the memory. Boys' Chorus Front row: R. Heldebrandt. G. Kettelkamp. W. Reincke. D. Vericker. C. Ruppert. G. Edgecombe. K. Kettelkamp. J. Grimes. Back row: G. Bradley. C. Madge. D. Short, R. Gerhard, J. Rhodes. Mr. Tepatti—Director, B. Weir, R. Becker, R. Croon, M. Dahler. FORTY-SIX Freshman Girls’ Chorus Seated: B. Hill, R. Cassidy. B. Newcome, J. Mindrup, J. Herzog. H. Baber, L. Kenney, A. Hicks, N. Becker, P. Gonet. B. Patton, J. Spears. Second row: Mr. Tepatti Director. C. Burgess, M. Larson, J. Lay. E. Siegrist. H. German. P. Zueck. M. VandenBergh. P. Rhodes, L. Charles. R. Epley, E. Stimac. Third row: L. Chadwick, L. Eckoff, D. Holloway, L. Hoffman. B. Gibson, F. Lundmark, J. Collebrusco, R. Costa. L. Slaughter. K. Timm. D. Pearson, D. Stauder. The melting voice through mazes running, Untwisting all the chains that tie The hidden soul of harmony. Mixed Chorus Seated: N. Anderson. B. Newcome. J. Mindrup. H. Baber, D. Baber. L. Kenney. J. Herzog. B. Bertolino. M. Men-apace. P. Saatkamp. M. L. Shoemaker. A. Middleton, B. Denton. Second row: G. Kettelkamp. G. Bradley. W. Reincke. C. Hamlin. L. Chadwick. L. Hoffman. B. Gibson. J. Oltmann, M. A. Bellaver, D. Menapace. M. Conterio, M. Dahler. D. Vericker. R. Heldebrandt. M. Tepatti Director. Third row: C. Madge, G. Edgecombe, K. Kettelkamp, B. Weir, J. Rhodes. R. Becker, R. Gerhard, R. Croon, J. Grimes. D. Short, C. Ruppert. FORTY-SEVEN Student Council Standing: Joyce Wright. Albert Stolsek. Mr. Von Bchren Adviser. Earl Heck, Rose Marie Costa. Seated: Sandy Singler, Leroy Barrows, Marilyn McElroy President, Lois Lankford—Secretary and Treasurer. Bill Morgan. The Student Council assists in solving problems that may arise in school and to help plan assembly programs. This year’s programs were as follows: Jack Rank in the splendid characterization of “Macbeth”; the Scottish Highlanders, Jay Morris and Kay Graham; James Wear, magician; and the Imperial Singers. N. T. H. S. News Staff Standing: Mr. Von Behren—Sponsor. M. Dahler Sophomore Reporter. A. Norris Junior Reporter. I. Vernetti Senior Reporter. L. Lankford -Senior Reporter. D. Cassidy—Junior Reporter. B. Weir -Senior Reporter. Seated: B. Gibson Freshman Reporter. G. Zeifang-Sophomore Reporter. S. Singler Associate Editor. J. Olt-mann Editor, E. Hayes Sports Editor, R. Gerhard Freshman Reporter. This year the news staff was really “on the beam.” Each week a column of school news items appeared in the FREE PRESS PROGRESS. FORTY-EIGHT Front row: L. Hoffman, D. Holloway, B. Gibson, E. Siegrist. L. Eckoff, M. Miller, L. Kenney. H. German, F. Lundmark. Second row: J. Grimes. D. Short. R. Sanders. R. Heldebrandt. R. Durbin. W. Reincke. G. Edgecombe. C. Ruppert. Back row: R. Barker. K. Timm. J. Mindrup. J. Collebrusco, Mrs. Nantkes Director, L. Chadwick, R. Croon, D. Stauder. Freshman Dramatic Club The Freshman Dramatic Club is sponsored by Mrs. Nantkes. The club elected the following officers: Wayne Reincke, President; Marjorie Miller, Vice-President; Emily Siegrist, Secretary; Barbara Gibson, Treasurer; Delano Short, Publicity Chairman. The club presented six plays as assembly programs. One of the plays, “She Laughs Last”, was presented at an American Legion meeting. The aim of the club is to develop poise and stage presence, and to promote dramatic ability. The plays and their casts are given below: “THE GHOST WALKS TONIGHT” Cast: M. Oltmann, R. Croon, R. Heldebrandt, J. Meiners, R. Barker, G. Edgecombe, C. Ruppert, D. Short, J. Grimes, J. Mindrup, K. Timm, Helen German. “WHAT! NO SANTA CLAUS?” Cast: R. Barker, D. Holloway, L. Chadwick, E. Siegrist, J. Meiners, J. A. Collebrusco, L. Eckoff, announcer. “CHRISTMAS CAROL” Cast: W. Reincke, D. Short, R. Durbin, C. Herpstreith, R. Barker, J. Meiners, C. Ruppert, K. Timm, G. Edgecombe, J. Grimes, H. German, R. Sanders, Scrooge; B. Gibscn, narrator. M. Miller and D. Stauder, stage setting and introduction. The music was by the Boys’ Chorus. “SHE LAUGHS LAST” Cast: E. Siegrist, B. Gibson, F. Lundmark, D. Stauder, J. A. Collebrusco, L. Kenney, D. Holloway, L. Eckoff, L. Hoffman, L. Chadwick, R. Durbin, announcer. “MIDGE MINDS HER SISTER S BUSINESS” Cast: K. Timm, D. Holloway, J. Meiners, H. German, M. Miller, D. Stauder, F. Lundmark, J. A. Collebrusco, C. Ruppert, L. Eckoff, L. Hoffman, announcer. “MAN TRAP FOR MOTHER” Cast: E. Siegrist, R. Sanders, L. Chadwick, R. Barker, B. Gibson, announcer. FORTY-NINE Junior Class Play Seated: L. Pope. S. Lakin, J. Palmer. S. Singler. A. Norris. N. Kroenlein. Standing: D. Herzog. Mr. Robbins. Betty Logsdon. K. Aumann. P. D. Rine, D. Chadwick. D. Cassidy, Miss Anderson. MURDERED ALIVE Directed by Miss Cleo Anderson and Mr. Ray Robbins Cast of Characters MRS. LIBBY RYDER a society matron JOY PALMER ARDEN RYDER her charming young daughter SANDY SINGLER WARNER MELTON in love with Arden KENNY AUMANN TILLIE MEEK a maid ANN NORRIS IRIS ALDA who gets messages from the dead SHIRLEY LAKIN LUVERNE SPEED from Creston Corners LINDA POPE STELLA BACKUS who rules the roost DIANE CHADWICK FRANK BACKUS her weaker half PAUL D. RINE ACTON CHANCE a correspondence school detective NEIL KROENLEIN OTIS MARVIN a lawyer DONNIE CASSIDY ARLINE IVANS charming and refined BETTY LOGSDON THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER - who is all that the name implies DALE HERZOG MAKE-UP ------ MISS HOGUE at. Senior Class Play THE IIANDY MAN Directed by Miss Yackle and Mr. Tepatti Cast of Characters FRED MILLER ------- TOM BERTOLINO lawyer in a university town HARRIET MILLER ----- MARY ANN BELLAVER his attractive wife MITZI MILLER............................................NORMA ANDERSON thirteen years old with lots of ideas BEN MILLER - -- -- -- - LOYD REDEKER awkward, studious sixteen-year-old KATHIE MILLER ------ BARBARA NIEHAUS eighteen years old, pretty, sweet, but self-conscious with boys MRS. COONEY ........ ..................................FAY BARR ironing woman who is always “ailing” JOE ROBERTSON, “HANDY”....................................BILL WEIR university student, attractive, very likable MARY JANE PRICE ------ JOANNE OLTMANN cute member of high school pep squad SPIKE O’BRIEN ------- JOHN GERMAN swaggering football hero SIDNEY COLLINS................................DENNIS KETTELKAMP crooner for local orchestra DUCKY TIPTON............................................DONNA MENAPACE ‘‘good egg” pal of Kathie’s BERT MORRIS ------- GERALD BOEHLER her beau LENORE LONG..................................................PAT NIEHAUS Ducky’s dramatic cousin MRS. ROBERTSON.............................................CAROL HAMLIN Handy’s charming, well-groomed mother MRS. CUSTER - - MARY JANE MACK fussy, next-door neighbor to the Millers MAKE-UP.............................................---_ MISS HOGUE FIFTY-ONE Girls’ Athletic Association Front row: P. Niehaus Secretary-Treasurer. N. Anderson—President, M. A. Bellaver—Vice-President. Second row: Mrs. Tosetti—Sponsor. D. Goodwin, M. L. Shoemaker, M. McElroy, F. Barr, M. Conterio, J. Oltmann. Third row: J. Palmer, J. Baumgartner. B. Schutte, Barbara Bertolino, M. Menapace, L. Lankford, I. Vernetti. Back row: S. Singler, A. Middleton, F. Lundmark, Joyce Wright, D. Chadwick, D. Menapace, C. Von Behren, B. Niehaus. The G. A. A. was organized under the leadership of Mrs. Tosetti, with 24 members. The activities of the club this year were bowling, basketball, softball, and volleyball. In September the girls held a Play Day for Gillespie, Benld, Raymond, and Hillsboro. Barbara Bertolino and Marie Menapace will go to G. A. A. camp this summer. FIFTY-TWO Camera Club Standing: Jerry Rhodes, Leroy Barrows President, Joe Dietl, Mr. Robbins Sponsor, Sandy Singler, Bob Schnell -Secretary-Treasurer, Eddie Hayes. Eldon DeLuka—Vice-President, Charles Madge. Ronnie Gerhard. Seaton: Dick Rompasky. Delano Short. Gayl Edgecombe, Charlotte Von Behren (no picture). The Camera Club, sponsored by Mr. Robbins, is an organization first formed this year at N. T. H. S. In the science room the group has set up a dark room. The purpose of the club is to promote a wider knowledge of good picture taking and to teach the fundamentals of dark room technique. One meeting of the club was highlighted by a visit to the FREE PRESS PROGRESS developing and printing room. In February the club held a local photo contest among the club members. Librarians Standing: Sandy Singler. Lois Lankford, Norma Anderson. Miss Yackle. Jean Baumgartner, Betty Logsdon. Ber-niece Epley. Sharon Morgan. Seated: Ann Norris. Mary Ann Epley. Vivian McCaslin. Annabelle Bland (no picture). There are ten junior librarians who help in the library. Annabelle Bland took over Vivian McCaslin’s duties when she left school. We are grateful to these girls for their volunteer service. FIFTY-THREE 1952 Junior-Senior Prom “On with the dance! Let joy be unconfined; No sleep till morn, when Youth and Pleasure meet To chase the glowing hours with flying feet.” Senior-Junior Christmas Party The seniors were hosts to the juniors and faculty on December 17 at the annual Christmas Party. The school was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Games were played, refreshments served, and Santa arrived with gifts to put everyone in a festive mood. FIFTY-FIVE Valentine Dance Back row: Bill Weir, Mary Ann Epley. Donnie Cassidy, Allan Pavolko—King, Delores Goodwin—Queen, Marilyn McElroy, Judy Weaver, George Moeller. Front row: Dean McElroy. Rose Marie Costa, Larry Cearlock. Joyce Snyder, Barbara Bertolino, Paul Marley, Janice Mindrup, Earl Heck. On February 16, the annual Valentine Dance, sponsored by the Junior Class, was held in the “gym.” A king and queen were crowned and a good time was enjoyed by everyone. FIFTY-SIX Football Squad Front row: R. Heldebrandt, D. Heldebrandt. D. Herzog, W. German, B. Brockman, L. Pavolko, G. Moeller, E. Heck, G. Graden, R. Schaefer, A. Stolsek. Standing: D. Sale-Manager, D. Engelman, J. Loomis, L. Bock, T. Moon, K. Aumann, J. German, T. Bertolino, G. Johnson, A. Pavolko, R. Stimac, M. West, J. Dietl, Mr. Abell—Coach. THE 1952 SEASON The 1952 Nokomis High School football team was neither a success nor a failure. It was a perfect in-between team, with as many wins as losses. The team started the season with an afternoon game at Pawnee. The boys won this one handily, 40 to 21. On the following Friday they played their first home game and walloped Northwestern, 49 to 6. The boys picked up their third straight at St. Elmo by a 26 to 7 score. At this point the Redskins’ fortunes went on a downward trend. Girard invaded Nokomis and beat the Redskins 24 to 6. On the following Friday, Virden romped to a 45 to 7 win. This was followed by a 39 to 0 loss to Waverly and a 32 to 0 defeat at the hands of Auburn. The Redskins, however, bounced back and in the last game of the season they defeated St. James 10 to 0. The team was greatly hampered by inexperience this year but with only four lettermen graduating the Redskins should field a formidable outfit next season. FIFTY-NINE ■ NORTHWESTERN (, ST. ELr10 7 GIRaRO a4 ViROEN V AVffJLY 31 AUBURN 3X St JANES O MARVI V WEST-BACK DOA AL£ SA1£ NANAGER SIXTY-ONE Varsity Cheerleaders Diane Chadwick Pat Niehaus Fay Barr Joanne Oltmann The cheerleaders have given their total support to help gain more interest in our school sports. They have done a wonderful job. This was the first year for freshman-sophomore cheerleaders. They are doing “swell” and will make excellent future varsity cheerleaders. Second Team Cheerleaders Dorothy Stauder Barbara Bertolino Joyce Wright Mary Lou Shoemaker SIXTY-TWO Varsity Basketball Dennis Kettelkamp Manager, Larry Pavolko, Marvin West. Darrel Heldebrandt. Gale Johnson, Loyd Redcker, Tom Bertolino, Bill Weir, Allan Pavolko. George Moeller. Mr. Bertolino—Coach. ☆ ☆ Papooses Front row: J. Grimes, E. Heck, R. Croon. W. German. L. Cearlock. J. Williams. R. Heldebrandt. Mr. Abell Coach. Back row: C. Kaiser—Manager. D. McElroy, R. Gerhard, R. Becker, J. McClain, M. Oltmann, G. Janssen, D. Derry, R. Schaefer, D. Short. SIXTY-THREE GEORG F MOELLER JR. GUARD TOM RERTOLTNO SR. FORWARl SIXTY.FOUR Schedule HOME AWAY Dec. 9 Nokomis 42 56 Litchfield Dec. 4 Nokomis 80 45 Raymond Dec. 11 Nokomis 48 27 Fillmore ♦Jan. 13 Nokomis 54 65 Virden ♦Dec. 16 Nokomis 47 48 Girard Jan. 15 Nokomis 39 55 Witt ♦Dec. 19 Nokomis 46 69 Divernon ♦Jan. 27 Nokomis 42 44 Waverly ♦Jan. 7 Nokomis 28 50 Pawnee ♦Jan. 30 Nokomis 62 41 Morrisonville ♦Jan. 9 Nokomis 60 41 Morrisonville ♦Feb. 5 Nokomis 54 38 St. James Feb. 6 Nokomis 62 72 Kincaid Feb. 10 Nokomis 52 63 Ramsey Feb. 11 Nokomis 44 56 Witt ♦Feb. 13 Nokomis 48 55 Auburn ♦Feb. 20 Nokomis 51 59 Northwestern Feb. 17 Nokomis 59 64 Moweaqua ’‘Conference Game REGIONAL TOURNAMENT March 3 Nokomis—56 82—Taylorville SIXTY-FIVE 1952 Baseball Standing: D. Becker, J. Gonet, A. Pavolko, J. Smalley, B. Schnell, T. Bertolino, B. Weir, L. Redeker. K. Aumann, Mr. Bertolino—Coach. Front row: E. Hayes, D. Hoehn, C. Hoehn, D. Dunaway, L. Pavolko, G. Moeller, G. O’Malley, D. Cassidy. BATTING AVERAGES (10 or more times at bat) AB. H. Pet. AB. H. Pet. Bertolino - - - 43 16 .372 O’Malley - - - 28 8 .286 Weir - - - - - 38 14 .368 Becker - - - - 35 9 .257 A. Pavolko - - 48 16 .333 Hayes - - - - - 30 7 .233 Moeller - - - - 24 8 .333 L. Pavolko - - 42 9 .214 Gonet - - - - - 38 12 .316 Aumann - - - 14 3 .214 PITCHING RECORD w. L. W. L. L. Pavolko - - - 4 0 Hoehn - 2 0 Gonet - - 3 3 Smalley - - 1 0 SCHEDULE 9 - — Nokomis Taylorville - - 11 9 Nokomis Hillsboro 4 9 - - - Nokomis Springfield - - - 5 6 Nokomis Pana - - - - 1 4 - - - Nokomis Taylorville - - 5 6 Nokomis Morrisonville - - 3 10 - - - Nokomis Pana - - - - 1 20 Nokomis Hillsboro - - - 12 13 - - - Nokomis Stonington - - 1 6 Nokomis Morrisonville - - 2 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 10 - - - Nokomis Hillsboro 0 0 Nokomis Staunton - - - 8 22 Nokomis Coffeen - ... 2 The 1952 Redskin baseball team was a well-balanced, hard-playing outfit. The hitting of the club was solid all through the lineup and Gonet and Larry Pavolko handled the pitching in fine fashion. The team was often playing against schools with larger enrollment but nevertheless hung up an impressive record of ten wins and three losses. The Redskins lost several key players through graduation but with a little hustle and determination the rest of the team should be able to pick up the slack and field a winning ball club in ’53. SIXTY-SIX Pep Club Front row: D. Stauder, Joyce Wright, M. Shoemaker. J. Oltmann, F. Barr, D. Chadwick, P. Niehaus. Second row: M. Epley. B. Epley. S. Singler. J. Collebrusco, M. Menapace, M. Singler. R. Epley. P. Saatkamp, N. Anderson. Betty Bertolino, E. Stimac. Third row: C. Von Behren. J. Snyder. B. Niehaus, B. Logsdon, M. Mack, C. Hamlin, M. McElroy, J. Fesser, L. Chadwick. I. Vernetti -President, D. Menapace Secretary-Treasurer. Top row: N. Kroenlein, D. Herzog. C. Madge. There are thirty active members in the N. T. H. S. Pep Club, who are obeying the rules and regulations. The club is a great help in maintaining a cheering section at all games. The pupils in this club are to be congratulated on their efforts to keep up the school spirit. SIXTY-SEVEN SEPTEMBER 2— First day—81 freshmen; one new teacher, Mr. Abell. 3— Few changes in classes. Fleet is in (navy boys visit). 4— Cool—Extra section of English 1. Library opened. 5— Football practice in full swing. 9—Cheerleaders elected. 10— G. A. A. organized. Mr. Kessler broke a rib, and Mr. Wexsteen is taking his place. Boys try out for chorus. 11— F. H. A. have first meeting. Mr. Weger and some “ag” students go to stockyards in St. Louis. 12— First football game. 15— Annual staff meets. Mrs. Boone absent— death in family. Camera club organized today. 16— Mr. Weger and officers go to “ag” officers’ training school at Pana. Class officers and sponsors elected. 17— Freshman Dramatic club organized. 19—F. F. A. initiation last night—boys still living. Game with Northwestern. 22— Annual staff met third hour. “Shooting” starts today. 23— F. H. A. getting ready for initiation of new members. What! Wearing kitchen utensils around their necks and carrying their dolls??? Don Hoehn broke his leg in P. E. 24— The sophomores subpoena the freshmen and faculty to the Supreme Court at the high school on Thursday evening. 25— Freshmen duly initiated—now full pledged members of N. T. H. S. Don Hoehn is home from hospital. 26— Game with St. Elmo. Jim Loomis broke his wrist. 30—Hay barricaded the east door. Halloween, maybe? Mr. Marsh met with Annual staff. Jack Rank presented the play, “Macbeth.” OCTOBER 1— F. H. A. girls work hard—prepare meal for G. A. A. Play day. Everyone interested in World Series today. 2— Donnie Hoehn back to school on crutches. Donations for socks for Marvin West collected in assembly!!! 6—Faculty and students attend Mr. Bertolino’s mother’s funeral. School opened at 10:30. Subscription blanks for magazine sales campaign for Annual staff given out today. 8— Junior play tryouts today. 9— Eyes examined. Pep meeting—game at Virden. 10—Group pictures taken for Annual—Pretty! Pretty! 13— Loeta Slaughter receives “Stinker.” 14— Individual pictures taken. 15— Office practice class and Mrs. Boone go to Spring-field. 16-17—Vacation—Teachers’ meetings. “Goody”!!! 21— Dancing in gym sponsored by seniors at noon. 22— Eyes and ears checked today. 24—F. F. A. out to pick corn—everyone wants to take “ag” today!! Assembly for T.B. shot information. Loeta Slaughter awarded Oscar for highest magazine sales ($70). 27— Received T.B. blanks to be filled out by parents. 28— General science class visited the city water plant. 31—Freshman Dramatic club presented a Halloween play, “The Ghost Walks.” Good! Tomorrow the F. F. A. boys will be on WSMI program. SEVENTY NOVEMBER 3— Volleyball tournaments start in P. E. today. Presidential mock election held today. 4— Everyone buzzing over big election today. Faculty get rose corsages in honor of F. H. A. Week. 5— ALMOST everyone happy over Ike’s victory. 6— Camera club visit FREE PRESS PROGRESS. Mrs. Boone and office practice class go to Decatur to visit the Staley plant. Miss Anderson is gone to a home “ec” convention. 7— Freshman Dramatic club presented a play third hour, “She Who Laughs Last.” 10—Miss Anderson is sick today. 12— Everyone refreshed from the holiday yesterday. Annual staff met. Mr. and Mrs. Weger will be hosts to “ag” teachers and their families in this section tonight. 13— Freshman Dramatic club, Camera club, Band, and Class Officers had their pictures taken. 14— Ouch! T.B. shots given today. Staff members put on Annual Subscription skit third hour. Mr. Weger and some of his ‘‘ag” class went to Assumption this afternoon. Subscription campaign starts—Pep club organized. 18— Rainy day. More skill tests in P. E. 19— Junior play cast get tickets today to sell. 20— Winners of the four classes in girls’ volleyball teams play their game today, third hour. 21— Junior play cast give previews of their play. The cast get the afternoon off. Junior play, “Murdered Alive,” tonight—huge success! 24—Some of the English classes were privileged to hear over WSMI the preliminary speeches in the Voice of Democracy contest. 26— Charlotte Von Behren speaks over WSMI in the Voice of Democracy contest. Students sign up for Pep club and get their badges. 27— Thanksgiving vacation starts—Hurrah! DECEMBER 1— An Assembly program was presented by the Highlanders of Scotland. Home “ec” girls are taking “ag” now and ‘‘ag” boys take home “ec”. 2— Everyone has fun in big snow. 3— Christmas party beginning to boil. 4— Two winners in volleyball had their play-off third hour—Superettes were winners. 8—‘‘Ag” boys served home “ec” girls ice cream and cookies. 11— Pep meeting. Mr. Shields here—seniors select their announcements. 12— Girls making corsages in home “ec”. 15—F. H. A. and F. F. A. Christmas party tonight. 17—Senior-Junior Christmas party tonight. Everyone is excited. Ray Oltmann broke his wrist in P. E. 19—Freshman Dramatic club gave Christmas play third hour. 22— Library staff luncheon in library. Home “ec” classes have parties for one another. Service boys visit school. 23— Freshman Dramatic club put on play—“Christmas Carol.” Merry Christmas, Everyone! JR SEVENTY-ONE JANUARY 5— Back to school! School pictures came in today. Kenny Aumann is back in school. Not a new teacher but a new name — Miss Lamb — Mrs. Tosetti. 6— Pictures distributed to everyone third hour— Oh’s!! and Ah’s!! Lot of snow today. 8—Seniors measured for caps and gowns. More bad weather. 12—Banquet for the faculty, board, and their families tonight, as a farewell to Mr. Oltmann, president of the board who is moving away. 15-16—Semester Exams!! 19— First game of the boys’ intramural tournament at noon. 20— We all attended the Eisenhower inauguration by TV. Visitors from Witt. 21— “Ag” boys and Mr. Weger attended the Soil Conservation program in Hillsboro. Joy Palmer left for Florida today. 22— Witt visitors again. Flying Farmers beat the Wildcats in the noon intramural. 23— Mr. Weger went to Hillsboro this afternoon so the “ag” boys have it easy. Gloomy day! 25— Band concert this afternoon. 26— Flying Farmers beat the freshmen at noon. Lamar Bock suffered a broken nose in an auto wreck last night and is in the Taylorville hos-ptial. 27— Fay Barr had a slight brain concussion caused by a fall. 28— Mabel Miller had a severe nose bleed today, second hour. 29— Students have X-rays taken at Hillsboro. Bob Jostes broke his shoulder and fractured his collarbone. 30— Juniors plan for their Valentine Dance. Girls play basketball third hour. FEBRUARY 2— Candidates for Valentine Queen chosen. 3— Students contribute dimes for polio benefit. 4— F. H. A. meeting to select Heart Sisters. 5— Senior class meeting to discuss college future. 6— Four slight injuries in basketball game between sophomore and senior girls. 9—Senior boys win over freshmen in basketball at noon. 10—Juniors beat freshmen girls 16-6 in basketball game. 11 Miss Hogue’s chickens hatch. No school tomorrow. 13—Joy Palmer returns to school. 16—All school Valentine party. Delores Goodwin chosen queen. Allan Pavolko chosen king. 18—Flying Farmers beat Clodhoppers in basketball game at noon. 25— “Crackers” Chabala gave some girls a sample of perfume and also showed some pictures of France. 26— Juniors beat freshmen in girls’ basketball third period. 27— Freshman girls serve breakfasts in home “ec”. SEVENTY-TWO MARCH 2— March lion roared in Sunday. Scared students away on Monday. Junior-Senior home “ec” class disappointed—didn’t get to go on trip to St. Louis. John German got his two fingers in the new electric saw to see if it was sharp. 3— Miss Hogue became so interested in her experiment, she almost burned the place down. What a smell! 4— Globetrotters beat the Injuns at noon. 5— Seniors beat freshmen third hour by a narrow margin. 6— Camera club contest ended today. Delano Short won first in the animal life, and also took grand prize. Charles Madge won first in scenes. 9—Junior-Senior home “ec” class went to St. Louis. 10— G. A. A. meeting third hour. Like spring outside. 11— Two new pupils started to school, Howena and Lulabelle Waters from Pana. 12— Sophomores beat the freshmen in basketball third hour. Delora Ward was locked in school building. 13— No school—Teachers’ Institute. 14— Mr. Tepatti and some music students went to music contest in Carlinville and came home with several blue ribbons. 16—Seniors started practicing their class play after school. 18— Many classes are taking their nine-week tests. 19— Some of the basketball players and Mr. Abell went to the state tournament. 20— Mr. Bertolino and a few pupils went to the tournament today. 23— Mr. Von Behren is attending an N. C. A. convention in Chicago. Mr. Tepatti is pinch hitting. Miss Parkhill, public health nurse, spoke to the junior-senior home “ec” class. 24— The students are all assigned to home rooms this week. 25— “Old Nokomis” went to the press today. 26— Moosehounds beat the freshmen. The Round Robin tournament begins in P. E.—aerial darts. 27— Freshman Dramatic club gave a play third hour, “Midge, Mind Your Sister’s Business.” 30— Doris Dahler returned from Arizona. Boys start their tournament in basketball. 31— F. H. A. had election of officers. APRIL 1— Assembly program—Imperial Singers. 3-6—Easter Vacation. 6— Nokomis plays Pana here in baseball. 7— J. C. L. Roman banquet. 8— Assembly program—a magician. 9— F. F. A. Father-Son banquet. 11—Juniors have bake sale. 13—Nokomis baseball team played Morrisonville there. 15— Senior class play, “Handy Man.” 16— Seniors went to Charleston. 18—F. H. A. rally in Taylorville. 23— Nokomis played Taylorville in baseball. 30—Home “ec” parents’ night and style show. MAY 2— F. H. A. went to Carbondale. 8—Junior-Senior Prom. 15—Old Nokomis distributed—Ah’s and Oh’s. 22—Class Day—Class Day Dance. Seniors leave. 24— Baccalaureate services. 25-26—Final Exams! 29—Graduation. SEVENTY-THREE Twinkie’s Year at N. T. H. S. The heavens dropped into N. T. H. S., for the 1952-53 session, a little star, Twinkie, who found life at N. T. H. S. both exacting and exciting! First came the football season, with Coach Abell desperately in need of a STAR, so Twinkie was that star. When Halloween came, so did some hay, and somehow or other it got piled up in front of the east entrance. Naturally, poor Twinkie was accused. During Twinkie’s year at N. T. H. S. the poor dear suffered many injuries including a broken wrist on Christmas Party night, a broken leg and collarbone, a broken nose, a slight brain concussion, and he even put his finger in the electric saw to learn how sharp it was. A couple of times when he stayed after school to type, he found himself locked in the building, so, what was there to do but jump from the locker room window? Conscientious or else conscience-stricken Twinkie also worked hard helping to clean the locker room walls, and since then they have remained fairly clean; however, Twinkie and a few others have left a trail of pop bottles from gym to roof. One day while playing “cops and robbers” he shot a hole through the office window, but the highlight of his career at N. T. H. S. was the day he mixed a few wrong things in chemistry causing a big stink and a small blaze. Twinkie had a lot of fun at N. T. H. S., too. He attended several skating parties, went to St. Louis with the home “ec” girls, to Chicago with the “ag” boys, to the Christmas Party, to the Prom, to the Faculty Banquet, and he even went with the seniors on “Skip Day.” Although Twinkie had his trials and tribulations and got into lots of mischief, he surprised us all by the sedate manner in which he accepted his diploma on graduation night. Editors. SEVENTY-FOUR Autographs SEVENTY-FIVE Last year the Class of ’52 marched out through the doors of N. T. H. S. to take their places in the world. When this book comes out the Class of ’53 will be ready to follow our guiding stars. We hope you have enjoyed reading this book as much as we have enjoyed preparing it. We wish to thank the faculty, the students, and all others who helped the staff members in this work. EDITOR. Acknowledgements Photography by the Pauschert Studio, Nokomis, Illinois. Free Press Progress, Nokomis, Illinois. National School Studios, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Engravings by Capitol Engraving Company, Springfield, Illinois. Printing by The Times Record Company, Aledo, Illinois. Binding by Pfisterer’s Bindery, Galesburg, Illinois. SEVENTY-SIX WtpxiF ’VZ- JJTJi 2 V£ yr?